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Nekrataal
BRB · Battle Royale Box Set #46 · Uncommon · released 1999-11-12
{2}{B}{B}
Creature — Human Assassin
First strike
When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.
"I have seen the horrors Kaervek has freed. My Betrayal is certain—but of Kaervek or of Jamuraa, I cannot say."
—Jolrael
Nekrataal is an uncommon black creature from Battle Royale Box Set (1999). It has been printed 14 times across 11 sets, from 1997 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.12 to $2.04 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.59
Format legality
Where you can play Nekrataal in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (14)
Prices range from $0.12 to $2.04 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.12.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visions | 66 | Uncommon | $0.45 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | js66 | Uncommon | $0.31 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | bs66 | Uncommon | $0.41 | — |
| Battle Royale Box Set This page | 46 | Uncommon | $0.59 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 149★ | Uncommon | — | $2.04 |
| Eighth Edition | 149 | Uncommon | $0.37 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 149★ | Uncommon | — | $1.77 |
| Ninth Edition | 149 | Uncommon | $0.26 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 163★ | Uncommon | — | $2.04 |
| Tenth Edition | 163 | Uncommon | $0.33 | — |
| Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska | 62 | Uncommon | $0.24 | — |
| Commander 2014 | 152 | Uncommon | $0.30 | — |
| Eternal Masters | 99 | Uncommon | $0.15 | $0.41 |
| The List | DDM-62 | Uncommon | $0.12 | — |
More from Battle Royale Box Set
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2016-06-08Nothing happens if there are no nonartifact, nonblack creatures on the battlefield when Nekrataal enters the battlefield, but if there is one, you must target it, even if it’s a creature you control.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nekrataal legal in Commander?
Yes — Nekrataal is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Nekrataal legal in?
Nekrataal is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Nekrataal been printed?
Nekrataal has been printed 14 times across 11 sets, from 1997 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Nekrataal?
The cheapest printing is The List (#DDM-62) at about $0.12.
Who illustrated Nekrataal?
This printing of Nekrataal was illustrated by Adrian Smith.